Fairview, CA vs Temescal Valley, CA

Temescal Valley is moderately more affordable than Fairview, with a 12.3% lower cost of living index. Fairview scores 197 compared to 175 for Temescal Valley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fairview can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fairview is $2,665/month compared to $2,794/month in Temescal Valley — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Fairview has cheaper rent, Temescal Valley actually has lower median home values ($648,200 vs $915,100).

Median household income in Fairview is $148,801 compared to $119,647 in Temescal Valley (+24.4%). While Fairview is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fairview spend roughly 21.5% of their income on rent, less than the 28% in Temescal Valley.

Climate-wise, Temescal Valley is notably warmer with an average of 66.2°F compared to 59.7°F in Fairview. Fairview receives more rainfall at 16" per year compared to 9.4" in Temescal Valley.